Beta Eric's POV still

"Alexis"

With a jerk, she looks up from the book she is reading. A smile spreads across her face as she stands up. I walk towards her, my eyes fixed on her. God, she is so beautiful, how come I only noticed this now?

"Alexis," I say again as I stop in front of her. " That is who you are. And not Ariel, Zane's mate." Her face falls in shock and her eyes go wide. A few times she tries to say something but fails. If necessary, I will not hesitate to be tough with her to get the truth. It is not just Zane's...